In the Event of Worm Death
Did you know worms of the species Eisenia fetida can live up to 5 years?! The same goes for each of their thousands o’ composting…
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Don’t Let Unexpected Toxins Wipe Out Your Worm Herd
Wanna know how to keep your red wigglers safe from toxins? Yeah. I did too. Especially since finding out we are surrounded by loads unseen toxins Yikes! …
The Life-Giving Roles of Moisture in the Worm Bin
For a couple of months now we’ve seen how a worm bin’s moisture level directly impacts your worms’ quality of life. We’ve learned that ultimately, somewhere…
What Happens If You Don’t Monitor Moisture In The Worm Bin: Part 2
Which is more dangerous for a worm bin, to be too wet, or too dry? That sounds like a “Would You Rather?” kind of question. You might…
What Happens If You Don’t Monitor Moisture in the Worm Bin: Part 1
Ask any worm composting aficionado. They’ll tell ya’, this worm-driven composting method is as easy as can be! But for all of its simplicity, there are still…
Worm Compost: Bringing Things into Full Swing All Spring
Raising worms for their full range of benefits pays off year round. But if there is one season the home gardener can especially rely on…
How to Use the Rotating Tray Method for Worm Composting
When it comes to worm composting, the rotating tray method is one with clear logic behind it. Simple enough for nearly anyone to use, thousands of…
Indoor Winter Worm Composting
Most of my life I hardly noticed the worms outside, much less rewarded them for the work they did. But now, I appreciate them far…
What’s the Deal with Animal Poop in the Worm Bin?
When you raise compost worms, dealing with poop is just part of the job description. And, when you raise larger animals, dealing with LARGER poop…
Why Eggshell is Key to a Successful Worm Composting Strategy
I’ll admit, throwing crunchy eggshells in the bin as worm food seems counterintuitive. Sharp edges, slow to decompose, and full of stuff we would never…